Eco-Friendly Giftwrap Ideas by Courtney Cerruti

All levels | 25 min 47 sec

Eco-Friendly Giftwrap Ideas
Overview01:00
Materials and what to gather02:52
Using natural materials08:39
Using fabric13:16

Taught by Courtney Cerruti

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Any gift can be elevated with a thoughtful presentation. Artist, educator, and gift-wrap authority Courtney Cerruti share some of her favorite wrapping and trimming techniques with an eye on eco-friendly combinations and elements. Learn furoshiki-inspired ways to enclose presents with fabrics, and use and reuse things you have at home to create beautifully wrapped gifts that are nearly too pretty to open. For additional classes using the furoshiki technique, see Megumi Inouye's Wine Wrap and Tin Wrapping classes.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Scissors
Paper tape
Non-shiny/metallic or glittery paper
Upcycled materials
Evergreen branches
Dried florals
Dried fruit
Fabric
Wax paper
Twine, yarn, or raffia
Tapestry needles

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Learn how to:

Think about gift-wrapping in a more eco-friendly way
Use and re-use items in your home for trim such as cinnamon sticks, dried herbs, salt dough ornaments
Fold a wax-paper envelope for cookies and treats
Wrap presents with fabric with furoshiki-inspired techniques
Make fun gift toppers with fabric scraps